In recognition of this Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend, today we are exploring Canadian tangler Cyndi Knapp’s Vigoh tangle.
Assuming my count is correct, Vigoh is Cyndi’s 10th tangle on the site.
She writes,
“You never know what’s going to trigger inspiration for a Zentangle® pattern! Going through jewelry not worn for years, I came across earrings that were once favourites.”
“I thought their shape would make a great tangle pattern and I’m looking forward to wearing them regularly again.
Vigoh makes a great medallion center or border for Zentangles and Zendalas.
It’s easier to draw than it might look and lends itself to some variation and small gemstones.“
Cyndi also offers these tips for tangling Vigoh,
- A square or diamond string (as in Steps and Illustrations, respectively) makes it easier to get the right proportions.
- The smaller the inner circle (Step 1), the more area there is for inside embellishment.
- The size of the 4 outer circles (Step 2) determines the width of the 4 medallion arms. The larger the circles, the more accentuated the pattern and the more area for background embellishment.
- The outer circles are actually 3/4 circles – the start & finish of each arch inwards but do not meet where they touch the string (Step 2). This is what separates the medallion arms.
Cyndi illustrates the step-by-step instructions for drawing Vigoh below where she features it in a dramatic black-on-white Zendala and a pretty monotangle Zentangle tile with graphite ghost auras.
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October 5, 2018 | 
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Beautiful tangle Cyndi! And what a great way to come up with a new tangle. Hmmmm, I think I’ll go through all my old earrings and see what I can find. LOL Thanks for this wonderful tangle. I’m going to try it out right away!
Dear Cyndi, Such a pretty tangle! It makes a nice border too! best wishes, Mary.
This is beautiful…Amazed at the Zendala..How does she do that ??? ???
This is such a nice tangle. It will do so well in any square or diamond space. Love it!
You’ve done a masterful job of deconstructing this tangle for your step-outs, Cyndi. I’m so impressed! To me it looks kind of medieval, which I love (chivalry, gallantry, shining armor, etc.). <3
I love the design. Thanks for sharing.
Very pretty. What is most impressive is your deconstruction of the pattern of the earrings. Really nice.
How did I miss this tangle?? It is awesome. Excellent de-construction. This feels almost Gothic to me. An excellent border,a wonderful tangle. Thank you for sharing.
Oh and the Zen Gem in the center?
Brilliant!